Noted Ohio Historian Remembered: A Personal Reflection
Barnesville Area News writer Bruce Yarnall reflects on the life and friendship of noted Ohio historian, Dr. Lorle Porter.
State Theater Hosts Winter Frost Gala 2025
On a nippy December evening, the State Theater Company once again transformed the Barnesville Elks’ ballroom into an enchanted site for dining, dancing and socializing.
Belmont County Regional Airport Authority Meeting
he Belmont County Regional Airport Authority will meet for their first meeting of 2026 at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 8 at the WesBanco Bank board room, 230 E. Main Street, Barnesville.
Publication Promotes Barnesville as Retiree Location
Another outside publication has discovered Barnesville. Last year the community was selected as one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns.
Belmont Farm Bureau Delegates Attend Annual Meeting
Four delegates from the Belmont County Farm Bureau attended the 107th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau in Columbus on Dec. 11 – 12.
2026 Barnesville Chamber Meetings Set
The Barnesville Chamber’s monthly luncheon meeting schedule for 2026 is set. Some meeting locations will be announced nearer that meeting date. All meetings are scheduled to begin at Noon.
Naomi Jean (Poulson) Marmie
Naomi Jean Marmie, 93, of Woodsfield, Ohio, formerly of Ozark, Ohio died New Year’s Day, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day,1932 at home in Washington Township, Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Perkins) Poulson. Naomi was known for her cooking, gardening, and her infectious smile. Family and friends adored […]
Barnesville Shamrock Athletics Jan. 5-11
Barnesville athletes will compete in the following contests the week of Jan. 5-11.
Lois Ruth (Poulson) Kemp
Lois Ruth Kemp, 90, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at Emerald Pointe Health & Rehabilitation on January 3, 2026. She was born in Wayne Township near Beallsville, Ohio on September 25, 1935 to the late Harry and Eva (Perkins) Poulson. Lois was Protestant by faith. She graduated from Beallsville High School in 1953. She retired […]
Richard G. Garrett
Richard “Sarge” G. Garrett, 79, of Salesville, passed away Thursday (January 1, 2026) at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 21, 1946 in Sand Fork WV, son of the late Loda Guy Garrett and Tressie (Minney) Garrett. He earned his B.A. from the University of Maryland. Richard was a US Army […]